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Claremont Resort & Club

Set on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club perfectly blends its storied 19th-century heritage with modern luxury to deliver the best of the Bay Area.

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Kissel Uptown Oakland

Kissel Uptown Oakland is the newest luxury hotel located in the heart of Oakland’s vibrant and eclectic arts and entertainment district. Embodying the spirit of the city and drawing inspiration from its history, the hotel seamlessly blends art deco elements and the industrial character of the old auto row with contemporary design and luxurious modern amenities.

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Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge is located just off I-80 and I-580. It features an on-site restaurant and lounge, and a modern fitness center.

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Rockridge

A cute neighborhood popular among families and Cal students. Walk along craftsman bungalows or take BART into the City. Check out Starter Bakery and Chocolate Dragon for some treats, afterwards stop by our favorite used book store, Pegasus Books.

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The Elmwood

Blend of longtime Berkeley Residents and Cal students, the Elmwood is great for neighborhood walks and boutique shopping. We HIGHLY recommend Casa de Chocolates, known for their truly delectable bon bons and frozen hot chocolates. You know their chocolate is good because the AC is ON in the shop. Forgot a vacation read? Stop by Mrs. Dalloways, a cute little bookstore, and after grab a coffee at Baker & Commons!

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Temescal

A fun place to stay for easy access to public transit not only to the venue, but San Francisco. Check out Tall Boy for martinis and vegan hot dogs (warning: it gets busy!!) or Temescal Brewing for a nice backyard brewing vibe. You honestly can’t go wrong with the restaurants in this part of Telegraph, especially the Korean ones. Our favorites are Peyong Chang Tofu House and Azit.

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Japantown

This is pretty far out, but if you want to stay in San Francisco and go site-seeing we highly recommend staying in the Japantown area. The hotels are at a great price and you can walk or take the bus to plenty of sites. Lafayette Park is close by and you can even trek out to Fort Mason. Feeling adventurous? Check out Golden Gate Park and check out Jack’s work at the Botanical Gardens